Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation
The Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it reported making 22 grants totaling $102,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting cancer research, people of short stature, community social services, and children’s health.
Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation gave $102K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,636
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,218,078
- +11.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1743 Ashbrooke Avenue, Garnet Valley, PA 19060
Phone: (610) 613-6015
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Philoptochos of St Nicholas ($8K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 107 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 11% to California, 8% to New Jersey, and 5% each to Oklahoma and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 22 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2020) to $102K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philoptochos of St Nicholas Atlantic City, NJ | Charitable--providing social services to improve quality of life in the community | $8,000 |
| Little People of America Tustin, CA | Charitable--to help and provide support for persons of short stature | $6,000 |
| Abramson Cancer Center Philadelphia, PA | Charitable-Cancer Research | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Philadelphia, PA | Charitable--to provide research and assistance with people with als | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable-Cancer Research | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association Philadelphia, PA | Charitable--Heart Disease Research | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Philadelphia, PA | Charitable--Providing Funds to Help Those in Need | $5,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Charitable-Funding for Research in Prostate Cancer | $5,000 |
| Shriner's Hospitals for Children Philadelphia, PA | Charitable--Dedicated to Improving the Lives of Children | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable--Research for Ill Children | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,218,078 | $104,546 | $103,947 | $102,000 | 22 | $102,000 | $102,263 | $100,156 |
| 2023 | $1,988,937 | $41,772 | $107,673 | $102,000 | 22 | $102,000 | $46,273 | $91,360 |
| 2022 | $1,823,009 | $-16,916 | $107,110 | $101,000 | 21 | $101,000 | $42,564 | $95,326 |
| 2021 | $2,180,100 | $205,049 | $106,604 | $101,000 | 21 | $101,000 | $206,924 | $99,302 |
| 2020 | $2,009,969 | $34,622 | $107,019 | $101,000 | 21 | — | $100,459 | $83,341 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for medical research and treatment, community services, and education. Little People of America describes itself as a support group for short-statured individuals. The Prostate Cancer Foundation says it funds research on prostate cancer biology and treatment, with the aim of improving patients’ quality of life and survival.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 22 grants totaling $102,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $8,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest were $8,000 to Philoptochos of St. Nicholas for community social services and $6,000 to Little People of America. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Abramson Cancer Center, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, the Prostate Cancer Foundation, Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades, for purposes including research, assistance, and education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sterianne Economidis Stefanidis as vice president; Robert J Leitzell Esquire as president and secretary; and George Economides as a board member.
Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation is led by Robert J. Leitzell Esquire, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert J. Leitzell Esquire
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$500 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Sterianne Economidis Stefanidis
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$500 (2022) → $0 (2024)
George Economides
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$500 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $500, to Sterianne Economidis Stefanidis (Vice President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation
How much does Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation give each year?
Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation gave $102K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $102K across 22 grants.
What is Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,636, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation give grants?
Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (11%) and New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (7 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Philoptochos of St Nicholas ($8,000), Little People of America ($6,000) and Abramson Cancer Center ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation?
Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for medical research and treatment, community services, and education. Little People of America describes itself as a support group for short-statured individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation's EIN?
Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0798403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert M and Martha J Suplee Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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